On the island of Sumba, house - the traditional houses are still easy to find. Especially in the village - the village custom. The house - a house is built from wood That, bamboo boards and become a hallmark of the people there. For them, home not only as a residence only. But, also has a function as a center of traditional life and Their Ceremonies.
The house - the house was built in the traditional way, without using nails at all. They use a cane taken from the forest to link parts - parts of the house. Sumba residents believe That Their home is a house dedicated to the three realms. The roof or the sky - sky house functioned as a repository of the harvest is the gathering place of the spirits of Ancestors WHO have gone before them. Part of the house has a room - a room is part of the human Dwellings are still alive. Part three is below the stage where Their home is the gathering place for raising livestock and spirits - evil spirits.
Inside the house has four main pillars that symbolize the north, south, east and west. In the middle of the pole - the pole it would be a hearth that symbolizes the sun. This furnace is the source of life for residents of the house, because it serves as a kitchen to make food for the whole family.
Men and women residents also have their own space - their own. Where each other are not allowed to enter the space that is not their area. There is a distance that must be obeyed even in the same family ties.
At the front of the terrace house as bamboo, functioned as a gathering place when relaxing or living room. Exterior walls will always be adorned with horns - buffalo horns and fangs - fangs pig from slaughter when the ceremonies performed. Sometimes the number of horns and fangs mencampai hundreds of pieces. It also signifies the dignity of the family as a symbol of prestige of the household.
Men and women residents also have their own space - their own. Where each other are not allowed to enter the space that is not their area. There is a distance that must be obeyed even in the same family ties.
At the front of the terrace house as bamboo, functioned as a gathering place when relaxing or living room. Exterior walls will always be adorned with horns - buffalo horns and fangs - fangs pig from slaughter when the ceremonies performed. Sometimes the number of horns and fangs mencampai hundreds of pieces. It also signifies the dignity of the family as a symbol of prestige of the household.
If you go to Sumba, stop by the house - the traditional home and feel the warm welcome they would give. This will be an unforgettable experience.
